Norway (+1) Scott McTominay to have 1 or more Shots on Target John McGinn to Commit 2 or more Fouls Scotland to Receive the Most Cards Over 4.5 Scotland Corners
Sunday 7:45pm: Scotland v Norway Group A Euro 2024 Qualifier, Hampden Park, Glasgow TV: Viaplay
Norway (+1)
Scotland’s level has dipped somewhat in recent months. The Scots have pretty much been assured of a place at Euro 2024 since a win over Cyprus in early September and Steve Clarke’s men have not looked themselves since, failing to win all four of their most recent games.
Granted, three of those games were against Spain, France, and England, but Scotland’s level has noticeably dipped, something that was evident in a 2-2 draw with Georgia on Thursday. Norway, on the other hand, are all but out of Euro 2024 barring a play-off miracle, although they will surely be playing for pride at Hampden Park on Sunday.
They would have found themselves level on points with Scotland going into this game if they managed to hold onto a 1-0 lead in the reverse fixture in June. However, two goals in the last three minutes saw Scotland snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, leaving an unassailable six-point gap between the sides.
Having said that, the reverse fixture in June proved that there was little between the sides and Norway will be confident of getting a result on Sunday to finish their qualifying campaign on a positive note. Meanwhile, Scotland may understandably be in party mode having booked their place at the Euros and may struggle to reach the required level as a result so we’ll start with Norway (+1).
Scott McTominay to have 1 or more Shots on Target
Scott McTominay has almost single-handedly dragged Scotland to the Euros next summer, scoring a hugely impressive seven goals in seven qualifiers to date. The Manchester United midfielder has scored in all three of Scotland’s home qualifiers, including a brace in the famous win over Spain in March.
He is flourishing in a more advanced role and has attempted more shots than any Scotland player during this qualifying campaign, averaging 2.6 shots per game. Given that he is averaging a goal a game, McTominay is an excellent bet to register at least one shot on target during Sunday’s clash with Norway.
No Scotland player has committed more fouls in qualifying than John McGinn. The Aston Villa midfielder averages 1.7 fouls per game in qualifying and will be part of a combative midfield tasked with stifling the Norwegian threat.
Even at club level, McGinn has a tendency to commit fouls, averaging 1.3 for Villa in the league this year. Considering Scotland commit around 13 fouls per game, there is a good chance that McGinn will be called up on at least two occasions.
Scotland to Receive the Most Cards
Scotland are ludicrously good value to receive the most cards on Sunday night considering the disciplinary records of both sides.
Clarke’s side have picked up a staggering 18 bookings in seven qualifiers to date, averaging almost three cards per game. They have received at least two bookings in six of their seven games, only managing to avoid a card in the comfortable 3-0 win in Cyprus in September.
Norway, on the other hand, have received just eight cards in qualifying and received none when Scotland visited Oslo in June (Scotland received four in the same game). Norway average just nine fouls per game in Group A compared to Scotland’s significantly higher average of 12.6. All signs point to Scotland picking up more cards on Sunday.
Over 4.5 Scotland Corners
Scotland tend to win far more corners at home than they do away from home. Their record of 10 corners in four away qualifiers pales in comparison with their home record of 19 corners from three games at a rate of over six per game. With the benefit of home backing, Scotland are far braver and have attempted far more shots than they do when they play away from home.
Clarke’s side have attempted 34 shots in three qualifiers at Hampden this year, a good deal more than the 28 they have attempted in four away qualifiers. They will put Norway under pressure on Sunday night and I fancy them to win five or more corners.
Norway (+1) Scott McTominay to have 1 or more Shots on Target John McGinn to Commit 2 or more Fouls Scotland to Receive the Most Cards Over 4.5 Scotland Corners
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Scotland v Norway Bet Builder Tips
Norway (+1)
Scott McTominay to have 1 or more Shots on Target
John McGinn to Commit 2 or more Fouls
Scotland to Receive the Most Cards
Over 4.5 Scotland Corners
Sunday 7:45pm: Scotland v Norway
Group A Euro 2024 Qualifier, Hampden Park, Glasgow
TV: Viaplay
Norway (+1)
Scotland’s level has dipped somewhat in recent months. The Scots have pretty much been assured of a place at Euro 2024 since a win over Cyprus in early September and Steve Clarke’s men have not looked themselves since, failing to win all four of their most recent games.
Granted, three of those games were against Spain, France, and England, but Scotland’s level has noticeably dipped, something that was evident in a 2-2 draw with Georgia on Thursday. Norway, on the other hand, are all but out of Euro 2024 barring a play-off miracle, although they will surely be playing for pride at Hampden Park on Sunday.
They would have found themselves level on points with Scotland going into this game if they managed to hold onto a 1-0 lead in the reverse fixture in June. However, two goals in the last three minutes saw Scotland snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, leaving an unassailable six-point gap between the sides.
Having said that, the reverse fixture in June proved that there was little between the sides and Norway will be confident of getting a result on Sunday to finish their qualifying campaign on a positive note. Meanwhile, Scotland may understandably be in party mode having booked their place at the Euros and may struggle to reach the required level as a result so we’ll start with Norway (+1).
Scott McTominay to have 1 or more Shots on Target
Scott McTominay has almost single-handedly dragged Scotland to the Euros next summer, scoring a hugely impressive seven goals in seven qualifiers to date. The Manchester United midfielder has scored in all three of Scotland’s home qualifiers, including a brace in the famous win over Spain in March.
He is flourishing in a more advanced role and has attempted more shots than any Scotland player during this qualifying campaign, averaging 2.6 shots per game. Given that he is averaging a goal a game, McTominay is an excellent bet to register at least one shot on target during Sunday’s clash with Norway.
John McGinn to Commit 2 or more Fouls
No Scotland player has committed more fouls in qualifying than John McGinn. The Aston Villa midfielder averages 1.7 fouls per game in qualifying and will be part of a combative midfield tasked with stifling the Norwegian threat.
Even at club level, McGinn has a tendency to commit fouls, averaging 1.3 for Villa in the league this year. Considering Scotland commit around 13 fouls per game, there is a good chance that McGinn will be called up on at least two occasions.
Scotland to Receive the Most Cards
Scotland are ludicrously good value to receive the most cards on Sunday night considering the disciplinary records of both sides.
Clarke’s side have picked up a staggering 18 bookings in seven qualifiers to date, averaging almost three cards per game. They have received at least two bookings in six of their seven games, only managing to avoid a card in the comfortable 3-0 win in Cyprus in September.
Norway, on the other hand, have received just eight cards in qualifying and received none when Scotland visited Oslo in June (Scotland received four in the same game). Norway average just nine fouls per game in Group A compared to Scotland’s significantly higher average of 12.6. All signs point to Scotland picking up more cards on Sunday.
Over 4.5 Scotland Corners
Scotland tend to win far more corners at home than they do away from home. Their record of 10 corners in four away qualifiers pales in comparison with their home record of 19 corners from three games at a rate of over six per game. With the benefit of home backing, Scotland are far braver and have attempted far more shots than they do when they play away from home.
Clarke’s side have attempted 34 shots in three qualifiers at Hampden this year, a good deal more than the 28 they have attempted in four away qualifiers. They will put Norway under pressure on Sunday night and I fancy them to win five or more corners.
Scotland v Norway Bet Builder Tips
Norway (+1)
Scott McTominay to have 1 or more Shots on Target
John McGinn to Commit 2 or more Fouls
Scotland to Receive the Most Cards
Over 4.5 Scotland Corners
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